CPT 76821
Middle cerebral artery echo
CPT 76821 at a glance
- Code
- 76821
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Middle cerebral artery echo
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 76821?
CPT 76821 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Middle cerebral artery echo". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 76821 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 76821 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 76821 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 76821?
CPT 76821 is most associated with Diagnostic Radiology.
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